Hintergrund/ˈhɪntɐˌɡʁʊnt/background; backdrop; context
Hintergrund is a German noun that means background, backdrop, or context. It is pronounced /ˈhɪntɐˌɡʁʊnt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Hintergründe".
Definitions
1.the back part of a scene, picture, etc.; backdrop(location, visual)
a.area behind the main subject in a picture or view
Im Hintergrund des Fotos sieht man Berge.—In the background of the photo you can see mountains.
2.circumstances, situation or past circumstances surrounding something(figurative, context)
a.factors or context that explain a situation
Um das Problem zu verstehen, muss man den Hintergrund kennen.—To understand the problem, you have to know the background.
3.not the main, but additional or supporting sounds or events(music, sound)
a.the quieter or supportive elements
Im Hintergrund läuft leise Musik.—Soft music is playing in the background.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Hintergrund | die Hintergründe |
| Genitive | des Hintergrundes | der Hintergründe |
| Dative | dem Hintergrund | den Hintergründen |
| Accusative | den Hintergrund | die Hintergründe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Hintergrund" mean in English?
- "Hintergrund" means background, backdrop, or context. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Hintergrund"?
- "Hintergrund" is pronounced /ˈhɪntɐˌɡʁʊnt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Hintergrund" der, die, or das?
- "Hintergrund" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Hintergrund"?
- The plural of "Hintergrund" is "Hintergründe".
- What part of speech is "Hintergrund"?
- "Hintergrund" is a noun in German.
